The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-02
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY GOSSIP.
The Week in Society.


ready to welcome it with laughter shouts aud
scraps Of song"
There seems to be q prevailing fashion OF
placing the cards of regret sent to any hostess
In somewhat conspicuous place, either the
ladies or gentlemens dressing room. and it never
fails to happen that they are examined and
criticized by those who read them. Not
long ago the regrets were found in the
gentlemens dressing-room, and the socalled
gentlemen did not hesitate not only to read
them, but did so, to the entertainment OF sew
era others who could not leave smoking alone,
even while at party, and had escaped from the
parlors to enjoy cheap cigarette. Ii any
thought about it occurs to the sender, 1t is
merely an acknowledge ent Of the invitation,
and belongs to no one but the hostess. 1t is to
be hoped that hereafter such notes will be put
out of the reach of guests, who deem nothing
too small, to make ''fun" of.
1t is told, and upon supposed good authority,
that young gentleman had an ambition to be-
long to and GO with some Of the society young
ladies. His parents had no particular social
standing. but did have plenty of funds, which
they were willing to deal out to their beloved
son. The desired ambition has been realized by
the aforesaid son. for he paid to gentleman
who would introduce him the sum Of $500. and
CuJo1b UTlcl eutcCtdluLntub now anu LQ6u lu
society.
The toboggan slide is proving all the managers
had hoped for in popularity, and every after
noon and evening large parties have availed
themselves of the opportunity for a slide. 1t is
somewhat on the style of the oldfashioned
roasting down hill, on a new and improved plan.
The first sensation for lady is peculiar as they
are proverbaly afraid of daring things, but
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as the gentlemen and small boy. The first party
given at the slide was on Thursday evening.
when Mrs. Jos. Moore entertained a number of
friends in honor OF her guest. Miss Wilson, OF
Lafayette. The riding was enjoyed for aboat
two hours, and then the guests repaired to Mrs.
Moore's home, No. 6l2 North Pennsylvania
street, where refreshments were served.
Among the young people the parties Of Miss
Stella Wes, on Wednesday; Mr.. Duane Bowles,
on Tuesday; the german at Miss Rene Carha-
hans on Friday night, and the Bon Ton, ir, at
Miss Bessie Beck's. Wednesday night have kept
them pretty busy, and notes were flying about,
often accompanied with flowers an invitation.
Miss Wiles made her formal debut into society
by giving large dancing party The house
decorations OF plants and smilax were simple
snd tasteful. The music was stationed in the
hall. giving three large rooms for dancing. The
white, eanvased floor the flowers and pretty
costumes worn, with the summer-like atmos-
phere, made everyone forget the cold and snow
outside Miss Wiles was assisted by her mother,
Mrs W. d. Wiles, Mrs. Frank Elder, of Rich
mond, and hrs. J. l.. Fletcher. At refresh
fnepts each guest was presented with a small,
Rlded toboggan, tied with ribbon.
Mr. Duane Bowles gave his first large party,
on Tuesday evening, and dancing was the en-.
tertaining feature. Mr.. Bowles is ore of the
popular young men Of Indianapolis, and his in
vitations were largely accepted The set of
young people to which he belongs are destined
70 DO leaders among the young folks in about
aud the boys gallant.
The german of the Bon Ton. jr, Club was
apopg the delightful parties. The dance was
led by Mr. Walter Fugate, president of the
tasteful, among the latter were pearlhandled
knives. nut picks, mirrors and branches of holly.
There was a large company at the german at
Miss Carnahan's, on Friday evening. Mr. Steele
Bright and the hostess led the first figures, with
others leading in subsequent figures.
The german given at the Denison House on
New Years eve had An attendance of nearly one
hundred prominent young society people and
many strangers who visiting here. The sue
cess of the entertainment is due to Mr. W. +. G..
Colt and Mr.. o. T. Morton, who also led the
several figures. Especially good in the latter
we're the drum figure and the Christmas tree
At midnight the ladies retired TO the parlor the
gas was turned down in the hall and each gem
tleman donned paper bag, which enveloped
him 10 the knees. just AS IL o'clock struck the
ladies came in and selected figure, amid dole
fnl music, sleigh bells jingling and groans, re-
minding one of the weird music and effect of St.
Saens 'Danse Macabre." When the orchestra
struck I'D a waltz the masks were dotted
and all danced. The costumes of the
ladies were particularly handsome. Among
them were Miss Shoemaker of Cincinnati who
wore Worth dress of light pink Duchesse satin,
made demitrain. The draperies were Of crepe
lisse embroidered in dainty vines i'll three shades
of brown and white; broad sash of one long
loop and one end fell over the tournure The
corsage. decollete, was trimmed with narrow
embroideries of the lisse. A hgnd bouquet of
Marechal Neil roses completed the toilet, which
was worn AZ her debut party at home last week
Mrs. Ed Schurman wore artistic and tasteful
costume. The dress was of black lace a bodice
Of black velvet was bordered with Jets and the
The shoes and fan correspondent in
color with the bright scarlet Ian
tanas worn as corsage bouquet. Miss Stein
OF Louisville WAS very dainty in a peated skirt
handkerchief bag of pink and olive with pend
ants of gold, added to the finish OF the whole
Mrs. Clarence Wusin wore an elegant costume
of white MORE silk. with draperies and hounces
Oh me race, ana diamond JeWelry. Miss w ar
ren OF Terre Haute, wore a court train of ma
hogany red velvet over pettcoat of light pink
cut and uncut velvet. Miss Lands's dress
was OF ciel blue surah, with a
front of blue and white MORE Valen-
ciennes lace softened the draperes of the skirt
Mrs Sceyle- Haughey wore dainty costume of
white sutah and lace Mrs. q. 3. Jameson's
costume was of lavender surah. en- train. with
draperies OF silver gauze. Ostrich tips decor
ated the square neck corsage Miss Elliotts
dress OF blue silk had handsome front of gold
brocade strewn with pink roses. Miss Cutler
OF Boston and Miss Brillinger, of York, Pa. ,
wore beautiful dresses Of light pink silk and
Grape de ehene. y great many dresses Of white
silk and lace were worn, cont ined with special
trimmings, tome of pearl, jet flowers, or rib.
bous.
Personal.
Mr. Grafton johnson, of Greenwood is the guest of
Mr. NJ q. McI.ain.